Is it looked down on if you go for BSN full time after graduation instead of working?

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I just graduated from an ADN program in May and passed boards and I am enrolled in an RN BSN program. I want to go full time and just get it over with. But on the other hand, I am 24 years old and have no real work history. So my dilemma is if I should enroll part time for the BSN while working or if I should enroll full time for my BSN while either not working or working part time (if anyone even hires new grads part time). What do you guys think? Is it seen as "lazy" if you get your BSN immediately after your ADN on a full time basis? There's also the issue of skills declining because I'm not working and BSN programs don't have you practice skills. So I'm afraid of being considered a "stale grad" if I don't find a job right away.

Any input from former ADN grads? What do you think?

Specializes in Peds Medical Floor.

Good luck!!!!

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Specializes in family practice.
Yeah, decided to take the full time job. Will do BSN part time on the side.

Very good decision. I was going to post yesterday but i guess the site was down.

Anyways my two cent for anyone else with this thought is to get a job first. It is looked down upon. I am/was in the same position. I finished school, worked home health for 2yrs and then focused more on BSN school. Four years after ADN, i am applying but have to relocate before i got an offer. (I have an interview next week). I am so scared cos there are a lot of things i believe i have forgotten and since the clinical portion of my BSN was in adult day health it further depreciated my skills. Working home health + clinical have only strengthened my trach skills, PEG skills and maybe a little seizure.

OP i hope this helps to reinforce your decision to work first and go to school part time.

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